Exegetical Fallacies by D.A. Carson
Published by Baker Academic on March 1, 1996
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

From the Author’s Introduction: To focus on fallacies, exegetical or otherwise, sounds a bit like focusing on sin: guilty parties may take grudging notice and briefly pause to examine their faults, but there is nothing intrinsically redemptive in the procedure. Nevertheless, when the sins are common and (what is more) frequently unrecognized by those who commit them, detailed descriptions may have the salutary effect of not only encouraging thoughtful self-examination but also providing an incentive to follow a better way. I hope that by talking about what should not be done in exegesis, we may all desire more deeply to interpret the Word of God aright. [Note: This is the Second Edition of this book]

 
Dr. D.A. Carson’s Exegetical Fallacies is a helpful book for those who have the tools to understand its contents and its aim. This book is written primarily for pastors and those who have some academic training in the Scriptures, and it hits that mark exceptionally well! However, I don’t know that I’ll be recommending it to the masses. Continue reading →